Early Years Principal

CODA Search has partnered with International School of Lubumbashi to recruit an Early Years/ Elementary Principal.

Early Years and Elementary Principal for a founding school.

Tax free salary- $108,000- 120,000 USD per annum, housing, benefits, schooling, transport.

Required March 2024 or as soon as possible.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the school reserves the right to appointment before the closing date of Feb 28th

SCHOOL OVERVIEW

International School of Lubumbashi (ISL) is a new school in the heart of Lubumbashi which will open its doors in September 2024. It offers Pre-K to grade 8th and will gradually add more classes to allow our students to immerse and integrate into the implemented program. At ISL we believe that each of our students can bring a positive impact to the community, and our goal is to provide students with the essential tools to be prepared for their futures. Its aim is to develop individuals with thoughtful, reflective, and authentic critical thinking who can positively impact our society. Through our international bilingual program, we assure all our parents and students that they will have the ability to master another language to find success and fulfillment in a global world.

The Founding School Director specially seeks to fill this role to complete the initial project management scope of work and complete the key tasks for the Pre-Opening Phase (January - July 2024) working closely as a founding core team to establish the school for ages 2-14.

A Principal with Early Years and primary experience, preferably with experience in developing countries and new schools.

Main Responsibilities

Lead Teaching and Learning, holding responsibility for educational standards across the Primary School.

Be a member of the School Leadership Team (ISL) and other staff teams as appropriate and contribute to the development of policy and planning for the school.

Administration

Serve as the academic leader of the early childhood/primary programs directly responsible to the School Director for the general organization and efficient administration of such programs.

Assume the responsibility for creating and maintaining a school culture indicative of a professional learning community.

Remain informed and supportive of all school policies and regulations.

Work collaboratively with the School Director and the administrative team, keeping everyone informed of activities and special events at the primary school level.

Participate in budget planning with the Executive director and the School Director by submitting requests for instructional needs after careful analysis and collaborative discussions with teachers.

Develop a public relations program to further the community's understanding and support of the educational program.

Leadership & Management

Play a major role under the overall direction of the School Director in formulating and reviewing the School Improvement Plan and the aims and objectives of the EY and Primary School by:

- Establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved

- Leading and managing staff and resources to that end

- Monitoring progress towards targets

-Develop, review, and implement Community Code of Conduct

-Creating building and guest policies to keep everyone safe at all times.

-Be professionally active in associations and training courses and be aware of current educational trends to ensure best practice in teaching, care, and leadership.

-Handle emergencies and school crises.

-Recruit divisional staff: Interview and hire school personnel.

-Review and implement school policies.

-Provide guidance and counselling to teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL

 Qualified Teacher Status/ License

- Education Degree qualification

- Demonstrable experience of monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning

- Demonstrable skills in school improvement

- Knowledge of accreditation processes and international standards

- An ability to maintain consistently high standards and ensure good quality of teaching.

- An ability to promote and maintain high standards for pupils.

- Experience of monitoring and assessing children’s development and progress

- At least two years of classroom leadership and management experience

- An ability to take a lead role in innovative curricular development.

- Experience of working with external professionals

- An ability to model good practice and engage in self-reflection.

- An ability to think strategically and manage problems.

DESIRABLE

- Education Degree qualification

- Demonstrable experience of monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning

- Demonstrable skills in school improvement

- Knowledge of accreditation processes and international standards

- An ability to maintain consistently high standards and ensure good quality of teaching.

- An ability to promote and maintain high standards for pupils.

- Experience of monitoring and assessing children’s development and progress

- At least two years of classroom leadership and management experience

- An ability to take a lead role in innovative curricular development.

- Experience of working with external professionals

- An ability to model good practice and engage in self-reflection.

- An ability to think strategically and manage problems.

- Have international experience as a teacher

- Have at least 5 years’ experience leading primary schools

- Have new school experience

- Have an IB experience and course certification

- Master’s degree or higher

- Speak another language (French)

- Experience of working with external accreditation professionals

CODA Search & ISL policies for safer recruitment are aligned with best practice and the International Taskforce for Child Protection. At the International School of Lubumbashi, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background and security checks including, but not limited to; receipt of satisfactory references, proof of qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.